Antoine Semenyo: What Man United must pay to stun Liverpool, Spurs and City in race for winger | OneFootball

Ruben Amorim will be hoping to receive backing in the winter transfer window, and if INEOS were to deliver one of the Premier League’s most in-form stars, Antoine Semenyo, what a statement that would be.

With six goals and three assists already to his name, Semenyo has enjoyed one of the brightest starts to the campaign. His explosive form may have left some United fans frustrated that the club failed to pull off a deal in the summer.

United had worked on a Semenyo swoop ahead of summer 2025

Before the Ghana international signed fresh terms with Bournemouth, it is claimed INEOS made a concerted effort to bring him in.

Amorim himself reportedly took Semenyo out for a meal in London at the end of the season to judge his character.

It is suggested that personal terms were then agreed between United and the player.

However, the Red Devils remained resolute, refusing to exceed their £55 million valuation of the player. With Tottenham Hotspur also circling, Bournemouth saw an opportunity to drive up the asking price.

Interestingly, it was not the issue with the transfer fee that scuppered the deal. The deal breaker was Semenyo realising his proposed United salary would be less than 70 percent of what Matheus Cunha was set to earn.

Bournemouth, learning of the situation, responded swiftly, offering Semenyo a tempting package that convinced him to commit his future to the Vitality Stadium until 2030.

While his new deal appeared to shut the door on any move in the near future, murmurs of a release clause kept the suitors hopeful.

Release clause: the details

Initially shrouded in mystery, the specifics of Semenyo’s release clause have now been laid bare courtesy of The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

Writing for the UK outlet, the transfer guru revealed:

“Bournemouth reluctantly accept they may be powerless to prevent Antoine Semenyo from leaving the club as soon as January.

“Suitors were told during the previous market that the fee required to secure Semenyo was around £70million ($92.2m), whereas the sale price for the winter is now formally set at £65m.

“It must be activated by a specific date, which would give Bournemouth a couple of weeks to replace their best player, and is available to any team.”

Perfect signing, if United pull it off

Given his growing influence, this is a transfer opportunity United fans will hope INEOS approach with intent.

With the left wing-back position remaining shaky for much of the season, Semenyo could offer a dynamic solution if deployed there.

Yet, as straightforward as the release clause may seem, signing him will not be as simple as triggering it. The Ghanaian is attracting interest from nearly every top Premier League side.

United face a battle with Liverpool, Manchester City, and Spurs for his signature. Ultimately, it may come down to who moves first and, more crucially, who Semenyo wants.

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